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AHHHHHH...HELP...I think I blew a rotor!

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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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I'm going to kill that mechanic. Ok first he locks my keys in my car cause he didn't realize I had an aftermarket alarm system. One would think being a Mazda DEALERSHIP, they would have a spare. But noooooooooo...not this place. I have to go all the way out there and drop off a key for them to get in my car. When I did, I talked to the mechanic briefly...he looked like a damn moron btw. He told me he should be done running the tests by 4 today and then he'll give me a call. So 4 goes by...then 5...then 5:30, so then I call them. What do ya know...he left for the day and no one there can tell me what the hell is going on with my car. I mean seriously...who runs a place like this. I'm so gonna complain after they do what they gotta do with my car. If there was competition I would definitely go there but wouldn't ya know it...no one else around here knows anything...bleh.
Old Jun 13, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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Go get your car.

Dont be a victim.
Old Jun 13, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 11:59 AM
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Just an update...after they ran the tests they concluded it was one of my rotors that went bad. They want $4200 to replace it. So now I'm looking at buying a new/used car. Wish me luck.
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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dude, its 1200 to get and install an engine.
QUIT LISTENING TO THEM!
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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remember earlier you were told

IF it does turn out to be engine problems I can probably get you an engine rebuilt for $1000 or so, give or take, so keep that in mind as well...dont junk it out or sell it just because of engine problems. Feel free to contact me if I can help...hypntyz@charter.net
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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but but...who's gonna install it?
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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Stevo!

get hypno to do it!

And no more whining!

Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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lol...I'm sure he has nothing better to do than to drive to SC to install an engine.
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:55 PM
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He did for me, and im in Atlanta.
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He did for me once , and im in Atlanta.
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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I love this NO DELETE policy.
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Yeah, if need be I can bring my stuff down there and do the install there, but its nice when someone can bring their car here.

IF you think you're interested, let me know and we'll discuss it in private.
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Hey guys I'm new to the forum. I don't have an RX-7 but I'm thinking about buying one. The only problem is that I don't know if it's worth all the engine trouble I've heard about. How often do you have your car in the shop. I'm talking regular wear and tear. Not fixin it up. I heard that if I get the engine port and polished that I shouldn't have any trouble with it. I know that can't be true. I'm always gonna have trouble with engines. But does port and polishing lessen the trips to the shop?
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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lol

My car spends at least 3 weeks a year in the shop.

Those 3 weeks are usually 2 weeks worth of waiting for parts.
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:12 PM
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P&P doesnt have anything to do with engine longevity really.

When/if you buy a rx, go ahead and plan on getting it rebuilt regardless of its condition. Once that's done, not much else will fail. Once theyve been put right(such as what I try to do when reinstalling an engine) they generally stay there unles tinkered with, or not maintained. Out of several chevrolet cavaliers, s-10 trucks, camaros, a toyota Celica, the rx-7 has been the MOST RELIABLE cars I have ever been around. IF you buy a junker, it will need to be repaired before it can be called reliable, but once again, once theyre put right by someone with experience, they stay that way.
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Get it fixed Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by hypntyz7
Yeah, if need be I can bring my stuff down there and do the install there, but its nice when someone can bring their car here.

IF you think you're interested, let me know and we'll discuss it in private.
I'll email ya Is it possible to get a turbo upgrade? *wink wink*
Old Jun 14, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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I would keep it simple dude.
Old Jun 15, 2002 | 02:32 AM
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if I'm gonna put in a new engine...why not make it turbo?
Old Jun 15, 2002 | 08:13 AM
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Becuase you have to change the wiring harness, the instrument cluster (if you want to look stock) and the computer, also the transmission and the drive shaft!

but im probably overreacting...

Old Jun 15, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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Yea well it looks like we are keepin it simple. Kevin is gonna hook it up though to make it faster. I have the need for speed
Old Jun 16, 2002 | 03:11 AM
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hook it up to make it faster? wtf?
Old Jun 16, 2002 | 03:12 AM
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also if i have been rebuilding engines for a number of years what does it take to rebuild a rotary how much harder
and also does it need to be machined if it isnt blown yet or can i just replace all the seals??..
Old Jun 16, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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replace all the seals, there is no machining to do.



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